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Permanent recruiting agency – Montérégie

1. Territory

The Montérégie administrative region (region 16) had 1,517,003 residents on July 1, 2024[2] across 8,763 km²[1]. Its main municipalities are Longueuil, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Brossard, Saint-Hyacinthe, Châteauguay[1]. We recruit permanent employees for employers in the region: you hire directly, on your own payroll.

2. Economy and sectors

  • Montérégie has the largest number of manufacturing workers in Québec.[4]
  • Manufacturing (13.2% of jobs) is driven by food, beverages and tobacco, clothing and textiles, and aerospace products and parts.[4]
  • With 1,517,003 residents on July 1, 2024, it is Québec’s second most populous region.[2]

Socioeconomic indicators

  • The region has 4 of Québec’s 20 most populous municipalities: Longueuil (268,530 residents in 2025), Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (100,806), Brossard (97,597) and Saint-Hyacinthe (60,874).[5]
  • In 2025 Montérégie ranked first among regions for manufacturing employment, with 111,500 jobs (12.9% of regional employment).[5]
  • Manufacturing is concentrated mainly in food and transportation equipment; it represented 16.5% of regional GDP ($74.0 billion) in 2023.[5]
  • In 2025 employment grew by 7,500 to 865,600 jobs, 18.6% of Québec’s jobs.[5]
  • In Q1 2026 there were 17,220 vacant positions, a 2.9% rate.[5]
  • In 2024 per-capita disposable income was $39,798, versus $38,426 for Québec as a whole.[5]
  • From 2019 to 2024 migration exchanges with other regions resulted in an average net gain of 4,733 residents per year.[5]

3. Labour market (official data)

  • Unemployment is usually below Québec’s; in 2024 the employment rate of people aged 15 to 64 (79%) was above the Québec average.[2]
  • The region is a net exporter of workers to other regions.[4]
  • In 2023 there were on average 26,929 vacant positions (−26.8%).[4]
  • From 2022 to 2026, about 176,800 jobs will be filled: about 66,500 from growth and 110,300 from retirements.[4]
  • In 2025 the annual unemployment rate in the region was 4.6%, versus 5.6% for Québec as a whole[3].

Regional wages (Job Bank)

OccupationLow ($/h)Median ($/h)High ($/h)Québec median ($/h)
Welders and welding machine operators (NOC 72106)22.0028.0036.7528.00
Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400)24.0035.0047.7533.33
Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300, long-haul title)19.7525.0033.0025.20

Welders and welding machine operators (NOC 72106): median wage of $28.00/h in the region, equal to the Québec median ($28.00/h). Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400): median wage of $35.00/h in the region, above the Québec median ($33.33/h). Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300, long-haul title): median wage of $25.00/h in the region, below the Québec median ($25.20/h).[6]

Actual wages vary by employer, experience and working conditions.

4. Roles in demand in the region

The official regional portrait does not list occupations from our sectors among the most in demand; we still recruit for the roles below, without claiming a shortage.[4]

Roles we recruit for

5. Nearby cities and regions

City pages: Longueuil, Montréal, Sherbrooke, Drummondville. Neighbouring regions: Montréal, Estrie, Centre-du-Québec.

6. How we recruit

  1. You complete and sign the agreement online.
  2. We confirm the mandate in writing within 1 business day.
  3. We publish an anonymous posting and search actively.
  4. You receive pre-screened candidates (references and certifications verified).
  5. You choose and you hire. Fees are due only if you hire.

From 15% of base annual salary · minimum $2,500 · 90-day guarantee · nothing to pay unless you hire · payment by direct deposit within 15 days of the start date. No fees for candidates.

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7. Frequently asked questions

Do you recruit across Montérégie?

Yes, for jobs located in the region, including Longueuil, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Brossard, Saint-Hyacinthe, Châteauguay. The work location is written into the agreement and the job order. We work entirely online.

Is the labour market tight in Montérégie?

According to official sources: Unemployment is usually below Québec’s; in 2024 the employment rate of people aged 15 to 64 (79%) was above the Québec average. In 2025 the annual unemployment rate in the region was 4.6%, versus 5.6% for Québec as a whole[3].

Which roles do you recruit for in the region?

Our 12 role families (warehouse, transportation, manufacturing, maintenance, food service, housekeeping and office). We do not claim a role is in shortage without an official source.

How much does it cost?

From 15% of base annual salary, minimum $2,500. Nothing to pay unless you hire. 90-day replacement guarantee. No fees for candidates.

Sources

  1. Government of Québec, Montérégie (region 16) – regional portrait (updated 24 avril 2026) — accessed October 29, 2026.
  2. Institut de la statistique du Québec, Panorama des régions du Québec – 2025 edition (table 1.1 and chapter 2) — accessed October 29, 2026.
  3. Statistics Canada, table 14-10-0464-01, Labour force characteristics by economic region, annual 2025 — accessed October 29, 2026.
  4. Government of Québec, Employment and labour market portrait – Montérégie (updated 6 janvier 2025) — accessed October 29, 2026.
  5. Ministère du Développement économique, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie, Socioeconomic portrait – Montérégie (updated 26 octobre 2026) — accessed October 29, 2026.
  6. Job Bank (Employment and Social Development Canada), prevailing wages by region, NOC 72106, 72400 and 73300 (updated 19 novembre 2025; reference period 2023-2024 or 2024) — accessed October 29, 2026.

Last updated: October 29, 2026 · version 1.0